Instrument Rentals

Instrument Rental Agreement

Miles Ahead Music’s Instrument Rental Program is designed to provide music students with quality musical instruments for a modest initial investment. The Non-Refundable Initial Payment covers the first month’s rent and our rental agreement processing costs. The customer will then receive a coupon book showing the amount due for continuing the rental.

Please allow 48-hour processing time for all online rentals.

Store pickups will be available after 48-hours and you will receive a courtesy call when ready

School deliveries will be made weekly per the school’s visit schedule with our representative

LEGENDN: New - New in Case, Never Played BeforeLN: Like New - Gently Used With Little To No WearU: Used - “Better Than New” Playing Condition, Not As Shiny

Please select an orchestra instrument to rent

Do you want to include a maintenance and replacement plan with your rental?*

Band Group 1 (Drum & Bell Kits) $3.50 per month
Band Group 2 (Flute, Clarinet): $3.50 per month
Band Group 3 (Trumpet, Trombone): $3.50 per month
Band Group 4 (Alto Saxophone & Baritone Horn): $5.00 per month
Band Group 5 (Oboe, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn): $5.00 per month
Violin: $3.50 per month
Viola: $3.50 per month
Cello: $3.50 per month
Undersized Double Bass: $5.00 per month

Booklet

Please check this box if you would like to purchase your student’s method book that they will use in class along with your rent initial payment (method books vary in price from $7-15 depending on which book your teacher uses and which instrument you play).

BY SUBMITTING THE FORM I UNDERSTAND THAT

1. This rental program is an issuance of credit.

2. All applications are subject to credit approval.

3. Miles Ahead Music reserves the right to review my credit history by credit report.

4. In the event of default, the renter agrees to pay all attorneys fees and/or costs of collection whether or not a suit is filed. I understand that this agreement does not constitute a
binding contract until it is accepted by Miles Ahead Music.

RENTAL PROGRAM RETURN POLICY

Instruments are rented on a month to month basis. Rented instruments may be returned to Miles Ahead Music at any time thereby terminating the instrument rental agreement. The instrument may be returned in person, or shipped by UPS, US Mail or any prepaid mail service, to Miles Ahead Music. The rental agreement will be canceled when the instrument is received at the store.
The rental agreement will be canceled when the instrument is received at the store.

Miles Ahead Music must be notified by the customer if instrument return arrangements are made with the music teacher at the child’s school. Customer will remain responsible for instruments returned to the school in the event the instrument is lost or stolen.

If a rental instrument is returned and a new instrument is not purchased, all rental payments which have been paid to Miles Ahead Music will be treated strictly as rent paid for the use of the instrument.

Rental money is available only for use by the individual account holder who has been renting the instrument and may not be transferred to or combined with any other rental account.

Terms and Conditions of Miles Ahead Music Band Instrument Rental Program

1. Under the Band Instrument Rental Program, the initial payment plus 100% of the monthly rental payments (the Rental Money) may be accumulated for a period of up to thirty-six (36) months toward the purchase of the rented instrument. The customer may return the rental instrument and purchase a new band instrument at any time during the rental period. Rental money accumulated at the time of purchase may be applied toward the new instrument purchase price. The purchase price of the new instrument will be the manufacturers suggested retail price, plus sales tax, at the time the customer makes the purchase. The new instrument that is purchased must be one of equal or greater value as compared to the current manufacturer’s retail price of the instrument that was rented and must be of the type included in the Band Instrument Rental Program. If the customer does not wish to purchase a new instrument by the end of the 36 month rental accumulation period, the customer may continue to rent the instrument by paying the monthly rental fees. Rental payments after the 36 month period will be treated strictly as rent paid for the use of the instrument and will not increase the rental money which may be applied toward the purchase price of a new instrument. Rental money may be applied only toward the purchase of a new instrument as listed in the rental program and may not be applied toward the purchase of instrument repairs, music lessons, or other products or services offered by Miles Ahead Music.

2. Band instruments in the Rental Program are divided into four groups. Group I includes drum kits and bell kits. Group II includes clarinets, flutes, trombones and trumpets. Group III includes alto saxophones and baritone horns. Group IV includes tenor saxophones, french horns and oboes. Instruments within a given group are considered to be “equal value”. Instruments in Group IV are considered to be greater value as compared to those in Group I.

3. Upon the recommendation of a band director or private teacher, the customer may exchange the rental instrument for another instrument as listed in the Band Rental Program, as long as rental payments are current. In this situation, the rental money may be transferred to the replacement instrument unless the previously rented instrument has been neglected. 100% of rental money will be transferred to exchanges within a group category or to a higher group category. 100% of the rental money will be transferred to exchanges to a lower group category within the first two months of the initial rental contract. After the first two months of the initial rental contract, 30% of the rental money will transfer to exchanges to a lower group category.

4. Rented instruments are the responsibility of the customer, i.e. the parent or guardian of the child, and said responsibility includes reimbursement to Miles Ahead Music for any instrument which is lost or stolen, as well as any damage to the instrument as a result of negligence or willful destruction.

5. Under Miles Ahead Music’s “Free Service” policy, our repair department will repair or adjust the rental instrument without charge throughout the term of this rental period, as long as rental payments are current and the necessary repairs are not due to negligence or willful destruction. Free service does not include the replacement of lost or broken parts, mouthpieces or other accessory items. The instrument may be brought to Miles Ahead Music or shipped by UPS, US Mail or any other prepaid shipping service. Miles Ahead Music will not be responsible, or reimburse a customer, for any unauthorized repair, i.e. repair work done by a repair facility other than Miles Ahead Music.

6. Miles Ahead Music reserves the right to repossess any instrument if the account becomes delinquent by thirty (30) days or more. The parent or guardian will be responsible for the outstanding balance of unpaid rental fees on the account and any and all collection costs involved, including legal fees. Non-receipt of a bill does not exempt liability if a customer fails to notify Miles Ahead Music of a billing address change. Any rental fees that are considered late or uncollectable may automatically be charged to the credit card provided by the customer without notice. There is a $30.00 collections fee.

7. A $25.00 fee will apply for any check returned for any reason.

8. If any Balance Due remains unpaid for more than 4 days beyond the statement due date, a LATE CHARGE of $5.00 will be added to the balance due.

9. If any one or more monthly rental payments are not paid by the 30th day after their due dates, Miles Ahead Music reserves the right without prior notice to the customer to charge any and all such delinquent payments to the credit/debit card previously provided by the customer.